1. Planning for Post-Secondary

2. Today’s Plan Discuss the very basics of post-secondary
Activity where you learn about the different options in each pathway
Explore online resources
More course planning sessions later in the month.

3. Who is responsible for finding out about my post-secondary education?

4. People who can assist you
Your family supports
Advisors and counsellors from school’s you want to apply at---they love to hear from High School students
Websites and Facebook pages of school’s you want to apply at
Your grade counsellor

5. WORK $$$
TRADES/ APPRENTICESHIP
POST-SECONDARY
TUPPER

6. Trades/ Apprenticeship
College
Work
Trades/ Apprenticeship
College
Tupper
University
Technical Institute

7. Different Types of Post-Secondary Routes: Training Institutes
Certificate or Diploma in a professional area
Over 200 technical and training institutes in BC
Visit their websites
Make sure they are accredited
Variety of employment options (see handout)

8. Trades/ Apprenticeship
Apprenticeship is a form of post-secondary education that combines paid, work-based training (about 85% of training), with technical training in a classroom or shop setting (about 15% of training). Successful completion of both components, along with examinations, is required to earn a certificate or ticket, and become a certified tradesperson. The length of an apprenticeship can range from one to five years, but most require four years to complete.

9. Different trades Earn your certification or ‘ticket’ or a Red Seal.
Hair Stylist, Automotive Technician, Carpenter, machinist, Plumber, Welder, Baker, Cook, Movie Production, Electrician, Construction, Metal Fabrication, chef
Apprentice = student/ Journeyman= teacher

10. Many routes to trades/ apprenticeship
Direct entry with an employer to sponsor you
Pre-apprenticeship Foundation program at a college of your choice
Applying for credit for prior training or experience, which may enable you to complete your certification requirements in less time
Secondary school apprenticeship programs (Youth Training in Trades - YTT)
Tupper Tech

11. Types of Diplomas & Certificates
High School Diploma
Certificate (acknowledges the completion of a course of study)
Diploma (acknowledges the completion of advanced studies in a particular area)
Associate Degree (like a diploma, usually 2 years of University transferable courses)

12. Types of Diplomas & Awards
Bachelor’s or Baccalaureate Degree (usually takes 4 years of University-level studies). B.A., B.Sc, BFA, B.Ed, BBA, Btech, B. Eng, BSW
Master’s Degree (up to 4 years after a Bachelor’s Degree) (counsellors, therapists, college instructors, Principals)
Doctoral Degree (up to 6 years) Ph.D, Ed.D (professors, researchers, psychologists, experts)
Medical Type Doctoral (physicians, dentists, psychiatrists, veterinarians---specialized training)

13. College/University Lingo
Faculty: a school specializing in a specific area, and a professor. I.e. The Faculty of Arts at Douglas College has many faculty-members with diverse research interests.
In college and university subjects are divided by faculty: arts & humanities (English, psychology, communication, anthropology, history, math), sciences (kinesiology, biology, chemistry, physics, math), fine arts (film, dance, visual art, music, theatre)

14. Admission Requirements
Typically, each school has their basic admission requirements (I.e. High school graduation, certain grades in certain courses, etc.)
Then, each faculty, depending on where you might apply may have specific requirements. I.e. fine arts/visual art you would have to have a portfolio, etc.

15. Community College
Certificate, Diploma, an Associate or Bachelors Degree, transfer to university
Many community colleges are now actually universities, like Capilano and Kwantlen
All have counsellors you can talk to about the various programs

16. University Earn a Bachelor’s degree
Competitive admission/ specific courses needed depending on the program of interest

17. Paying for Post-Secondary $$
Some lucky people have family financial support, if this is you…. be grateful you are very lucky
If you don’t have the money, there are ways to go anyways, if you work hard…
Scholarship: you are awarded $ based on your outstanding academic achievements
Bursary/ Grant: you are awarded $ because you have demonstrated financial need and good academics
Student Loans: Full-time students in need eligible for interest-free loan……only if you have no other option

18. The best way to pay for school
Get a part time job! Even if you start at the bottom you can always work your way up to better money……

19. OK, so I decided I want to do post-secondary schooling of some kind, what now?
APPLY!!!
Make sure you’re getting updates and info from Mr. Lee or the Facebook Tupper Grad 2019
Make sure you’ve subscribed to your prospective school’s websites/facebook pages
Pay attention to timelines
Look at scholarship and bursary applications

20. Reference Letters for Employment or Schools
I want you to be successful and will happily write glowing letters for most students
I will not lie, so good or recently improved attendance--or no reference from me
I need 2 weeks notice minimum
References for scholarships and bursaries take extra time. I need to know about your accomplishments so I can write an awesome letter
Genuine gratitude goes a long way

21. Transcripts
As part of your homework, please see the attached sheet with instructions on getting your student transcripts:
You will have to register for a BCeID account

22. Facebook group
Tupper Grad 2019
Like the page

23. Handouts page Sct-handout.wikispaces.com
Go to Counselling Section  Mr. Lee’s Handouts
Here you will find all course selection documents, post-secondary planning guide, and REFERENCE LETTER REQUEST Form